On the question of folded ears cats, why do folded ears cats?

Folded ears cats are born with their ears because cats are inherently genetic. It's not acquired, in fact, the case of folded ears cats is because of osteomalacia.

Ear folding in cats is a genetic disease called osteomalacia.

The most obvious feature of cats with this genetic disease is that their ears cannot stand up, because the cartilage on the cat's ears cannot support the entire ear due to osteomalacia. Although this is cute, once this genetic disease occurs, the cat will be accompanied by a lifetime of pain from the moment of the attack.

Even if a cat does not have a seizure, it will have a weak constitution compared to a normal cat, and its movements are not as agile as that of ordinary cats. This genetic disease is deadly!

It is also not excluded that artificial breeding leads to the appearance of folded ears. Both parents fold their ears, and the probability of folding their ears is particularly large, which is also the result of artificial breeding. Generally speaking, it is not recommended to raise folded ears, because the folded ears are defective, so the body is weak, and the bones are prone to problems, such as stiffness, woodenness, and even pain caused by large joints.

However, now that the genetic disease of folded ears has been slowly overcome by scientists, you don't have to worry too much, and it is very difficult for those folded ears cats to have this special disease in their lives. Because scientists have reduced the incidence of this defective gene to 5% through genetic modification, this probability is already very impressive.

There is currently no effective way to treat hypochondriasis, and you can only eat chondroitin to relieve pain.

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Hello hello, the cat's folded ears are determined by its genes, that is, his parents have folded ears genes that cause him to have folded ears.

Question: Didn't show up before the age of two.

Hello, this situation shows that the cat has the gene of folding ears, but there was no cartilage deformation before, and now it has appeared, as long as the cat does not have any impact, there is no need to worry.

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Hello, your cat is a hybrid breed with a folded ear gene.

Question: Now two years old, I have not noticed any signs of onset.

Usually give him appropriate supplements of shark chondroitin, and then pay attention to his diet, observe his diet more, whether there is pain, lameness or other problems, don't worry too much.

Ask if there is any recommended shark chondroitin.

Medis's is still good.

Ask what to pay attention to when it comes to eating.

In terms of diet, there is nothing to pay attention to in a normal diet, and then you can usually supplement more calcium and shark chondroitin.

Folded ears are the genetic diseases of folded ears cats, understand that almost every folded ear cat has hypochondrosis, just the length of time of the disease, usually do not need to take care of anything, but when the disease is on, do you have to give the cat all the time to take medicine can you take some berozotin Sasha chondroitin to help cats reduce pain.

Felis silvestris catus (Scottish Fold) is a cat species with a genetic mutation in the ear.

Since this cat breed was first discovered in Scotland, it is named after the place where it was found and its physical characteristics. This cat has a fold in the cartilage that causes the ears to bend forward and point in front of the head. Because of this, this cat suffers from congenital orthopedic diseases and often uses a sitting and standing position to relieve pain.

It is happy to be in the company of people and expresses it in this tranquil way that is characteristic of it.

Folded ears are caused by a mutation in a gene located on the autosome. This mutated gene f affects the growth and development of cartilage throughout the body, including the ear (which is derived from the folded ear).

This f gene was thought to be a dominant gene in the early days, but in recent years it has been thought to be an incomplete dominant gene.

But in any case, the genetic phenotype of the folded ear cat must be ff or ff (f: folded ear gene; f: Vertical ear gene).

When the gene of a cat with folded ears is FF, the degree of folded ears will be obvious, and conditions such as osteochondral dysplasia will appear earlier and more severe.

Folded ears cats look delicate and cute, and have a docile personality, and are deeply loved by everyone, but because of congenital genetic reasons, folded ears cats have a high probability of disease, although not every folded ears cat will definitely get sick, but all folded ears cats are at risk of developing the disease, the severity of symptoms and the age of onset vary from different individuals, from young to middle-aged folded ears cats may occur, some studies even show that many Scottish folded cats with normal limb function can also see slight characteristic changes on radiographic images. As long as the cat has the folded ear gene, it can develop lesions at any time in his life. Cats have difficulty speaking, and even if they are in pain, they cannot ask for medical attention, so parents of folded ears cats must understand the relevant knowledge and pay more attention to them.

A common disease of folded ears cats.

Folded ears cat. Don't think that the sitting posture of a folded ear cat is very cute like a human, but it is actually caused by the stiffness of their hind limbs, or the pain when flexing, and it is necessary to be vigilant if it appears.

Cats with the disease will initially show inactivity, and then there will be mobility disorders, obvious symptoms include:

1.The tail is stubby, stiff and cannot be bent, and some sick cats cannot swing their tails.

2.The hind limbs are too short with unusual curvatures, growths, or lumps.

3.The joints of the limbs are swollen and the toes are also deformed due to the swollen joints.

4.The hind paw is unusually thick, and if you look closely, when the cat sits upright, the pillow flesh of the hind paw cannot touch the ground.

5.The toenail grows abnormally, and the pads will be thicker than those of a normal cat.

6.Folded ears cats will also have similar symptoms on their forelimbs, but their affection is lighter than that of their hind limbs, and they will habitually lift their feet.

Other common diseases.

In addition to hereditary skeletal diseases, the following diseases are commonly found in folded ear cats:

1.Respiratory problems.

In addition to the bones of the hands and feet, the genes of skeletal lesions can also affect the abnormal development of cartilage tissue in other parts of the body. It is more common to have a narrowed breathing tube that causes it to be difficult to breathe, and in severe cases, surgery is required to widen the breathing tube. In addition, nosebleeds may occur, but the cause is unknown and there is no cure.

2.Weak constitution.

There have been cases where the cat's body shape and weight are only two-thirds of that of a normal cat, and they have been infected with cat plague, ** disease, allergies and other diseases.

3.Heart disease.

Myocardial hypertrophy is also common in folded ear cats, but it is generally difficult to detect until the symptoms appear, which are life-threatening and cats need to control their diet and take medication for life.

Why do folded ears cats?

The folded ears of folded ears in cats are congenital and will be inherited.

The so-called folded cat, in a narrow sense, refers to the Scottish folded cat.

Or the Highland Folded Ear Cat.

In a broad sense, it refers to some cats that include the folded ear gene.

Cats like the Scottish Fold have a full fold in the cartilage part of their ears, which causes the ears to bend forward and point in front of their heads. If a cat only has a part of the folded ear gene, then their ears will occasionally show a folded ear state, but it is not so exaggerated.

But whether it is a narrow or broad concept, the name folded ears cat generally refers to those breeds of cats that have folded ears genes. Like that shovel officer.

The raccoon cat.

Such a native cat does not have a folded ear gene in its body at all, so it naturally cannot be regarded as a folded ear cat. Except for raccoon cats, in fact, most cats cannot be considered folded ears.

Cats like the Scottish Fold have their ears hanging down forever. For other cats, although their ears are basically straight and erect, they will also appear drooping in certain situations.

The reason why cats' ears can complete such large movements as erect and drooping is completely determined by their structure. There are about 30 muscles around the outer ear shell of both cats' ears, which control the movement of the outer ear shell.

According to research, humans can generally hear sounds below 20,000 hertz, dogs can hear sounds below 10,000 hertz, and cats can receive sounds above 60,000 hertz.

With its strong hearing ears, it has become an important tool for cats to explore the external auditory canal.

If cats are interested in a certain sound, they will turn their ears to identify the sound. In this process, the cat's ears may show a low state, and in the eyes of the shovel officer, the cat's ears are drooping at the moment.

This is definitely not necessarily, it can't be generalized, and if some ears are folded, it is not necessarily a folded ear cat.

1. Historical origins

The folded-eared cat is a feline that originated in the Owen Carter region of Scotland. As early as 1961, the first folded ear cat was introduced to the United States, and subsequently received widespread attention and love around the world.

Folded ears in cats are short, snug against the head and folded forward, a trait caused by a genetic mutation. Compared to other cats, folded ears cats are more gentle, hospitable, and humane, so they are loved by the world.

2. Genetics and health problems

Because a genetic mutation is involved in the folded ears of cats, there are genetic differences between folded cats and other cats. Not only can people breed folded ears cats through special breeding methods, but they can also use genetic technology to shape a series of traits for them.

However, there are also some health problems with folded ears, such as ear infections, bone and joint diseases, short limbs, etc. Therefore, people need to pay extra attention to details when caring for and caring for folded ears cats.

3. Different from other varieties

Compared with ordinary domestic cats, folded-eared cats have more obvious characteristics such as gentle personality, closeness to humans, and easy training. Due to its special ear characteristics, it also brings people more visual and dismantling aesthetic experience.

At the same time, people pay more attention to their aesthetic and appearance characteristics when breeding folded ear cats. For example, people like to cultivate special patterns such as "gold inlaid with jade" and "silver inlaid with yellow" to make folded ears cats more visually beautiful.

4. Feeding and maintenance skills

If you want to own a folded ear cat, then you need to know the breeding and maintenance skills of the folded ear cat. Caring for a folded ear cat requires attention to the basic elements related to ordinary domestic cats, such as scientific diet, clean environment, regular cough reduction macrobends, etc.

At the same time, extra attention needs to be paid to the ears of folded cats. Due to the peculiarity of its folding, its ear canal will be more closed and crowded. Therefore, people need to clean their ears frequently to ensure that they are purified and ventilated.

Why do folded ears in cats?

1. The origin of the breed of folded ear cats

The Folded Ear cat breed originated in Scotland and was originally created by a white cat, Susie, who was born in 1961. One of Susie's ears suddenly folded downward, much to the surprise of the owners who raised it. Later, the first folded ear cat was bred, which is known as the originator of the folded ear cat.

Because of this unique feature, the folded ear cat has become a popular pet.

2. The reason for the folded ears of cats

The cause of folded ears in cats is a specific gene in their body. The action of genes is to cause a mutation in the junction of the ear, which causes the ear to grow out of shape. In a normal cat, the ears are erect on either side of the head.

Folded ears cats have long ears due to this genetic mutation, so they will fold down.

There are two types of genes for folded-eared cats: the folded-ear gene and the straight-eared gene. The folded ear gene is dominantly inherited, while the straight ear gene is recessively inherited.

If one of the parents is a folded ear gene and is mated with a straight ear gene, the result is a mixed birth rate of 50 for straight-eared cats and 50 for folded ears. If two folded-eared cats mate, there will be many health problems, including cell death, cub death, etc.

3. The problem caused by the folded ears of cats

Folded ears of cats have some stool problems. Because their ears are too long, their ear canals are not clear enough and they are prone to ear infections. Therefore, owners of such cats should be especially careful when caring for the ear canals of folded cats.

Folded ears cats are also prone to dental deformities and spinal problems. Before buying a folded cat, owners should understand the lifestyle and health issues of the folded cat so that they can take better care of them.

4. The wonderful characteristics of the folded ear cat

The folded ears of cats are one of their wonderful features. However, they have other unique characteristics as well. Fold-eared cats are generally more dependent on human companionship than other cats and will behave more closely in their daily lives.

Folded ears cats are also extremely intelligent and adapt quickly to new things. In the case of being dependent and cared for by their owners, folded ears cats will also show a gentle and kind character.

Summary

The folded ears of cats are caused by genetic mutations, and this special gene is passed on to offspring, resulting in distortion of the ears. Folded ears cats also have unique physical characteristics, but they also require special attention and love. If you want to have a folded ear cat as a pet, you need to understand their nature and health problems so that you can take better care of them and let them live happily in a healthy environment.